Connecticut Advocate Fights Medicaid Failures, Retaliation While Exposing Systemic Discrimination

D.C., D.C. - Dec. 1, 2024 - PRLog -- Connecticut Advocate Exposes Systemic Medicaid Failures, Faces Retaliation for Demanding Justice

Hartford, CT – David Medeiros, a disability advocate and founder of ABI Resources, has uncovered serious systemic failures within Connecticut's Medicaid program, particularly the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program. Despite exposing mismanagement and ADA violations that harm vulnerable populations, Medeiros has faced public ridicule, retaliation, and inaction from state and federal agencies.

Medeiros, a traumatic brain injury survivor, found that the Department of Social Services (DSS) excluded individuals with disabilities from policy discussions, denied legally mandated ADA accommodations, and retaliated against whistleblowers. Complaints to the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) were ignored, and federal agencies like the DOJ and OCR have failed to intervene.

"This isn't just about me," Medeiros stated. "It's about protecting every person who relies on these programs and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly."

Key issues include:

Discrimination Against Vulnerable Populations: DSS refused accommodations for individuals with disabilities, violating federal law.
Whistleblower Retaliation: DSS publicly discredited Medeiros instead of investigating his findings.
Lack of Transparency: Medicaid fund mismanagement remains unaddressed, risking taxpayer dollars.
Medeiros calls for immediate enforcement of ADA compliance, full transparency in Medicaid fund usage, and federal oversight to protect whistleblowers. "Transparency and accountability are the foundation of public trust. Without them, the most vulnerable are left behind," he said.
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